The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
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Julie Brixie
Okemos | 73rd House District
Serving 91,543 constituents in Locke Township, Leroy Township, White Oak Township, Stockbridge Township, Bunker Hill Township, Ingham Township, Wheatfield Township, Williamston, south Meridian Township, south East Lansing, Alaiedon Township, Mason, Vevay Township, Leslie, Leslie Township, Onondaga Township, Aurelius Township
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We're just one week away from my upcoming coffee hour!
Last night, after Republicans failed to find enough support among their own membership to support their drastic cuts to Higher Education funding, they quickly produced another plan that will still cut millions from our public universities, including $56.6 million from Michigan State University.
I'll be chatting about their education proposals and more at my community coffee hour on Friday, June 20th from 8:30-10am.
If you can't make, I'm also having a virtual happy hour on Monday, June 30th from 6-7pm. Please email my office at JulieBrixie@house.mi.gov to receive the link for that.
Talk to you soon!
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Yesterday, House Republicans unveiled a School Aid budget that cuts over 2 billion in school funding, kills the free breakfast and lunch program, and decimates funding for programs aimed at school safety, mental health and transit to and from school.
Republicans are boasting that their plan increases per-pupil funding, but that's nothing more than a mirage meant to distract from the reality that these dramatic cuts to crucial school programs must now come directly out of teacher's classrooms.
One thing their budget does increase is funding for cyber schools. Despite having lower building and transportation costs, they will receive the same foundation allowance as brick-and-mortar schools.
Every Democrat and 2 Republicans voted against this proposal, but it passed the House last night just hours after we got to see it for the first time.
Tonight, the House is expected to vote on the equally concerning Higher Education budget. Their current proposal eliminates over 90% of funding for the University of Michigan and over 70% for Michigan State University.
Michigan House passes education budget plan
www.wemu.org
An education budget plan passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. It would give schools around $2400 more per student than under the current budget. Colin Jackson has more.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bipartisanship at the top of the Mackinac Bridge! I'm very thankful to Rep. Fairbairn and the Mackinac Bridge Authority members, including Chair Gleason and Director Nowack, for the opportunity.
I recently cosponsored my colleague Rep. Prestin's bill to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility", which makes it a felony to intentionally and without permission enter the nonpublic premises of the property. This helps prevents tresspassers and keep every traveler using the bridge safe.
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The Republican Speaker has made it clear that he has no intention of passing a budget by the deadline of July 1st. Years ago, he voted for that deadline himself because it was the fiscally responsible thing to do for schools and local governments.
Schools can't possibly prepare their September curriculum if they have no idea what their funding will look like.
That's especially true when the only plan Republicans have put forward is a proposal that cuts 92% of state funding and would reduce school aid by billions and require layoffs of existing teachers and support staff.
We're putting pressure on the Speaker - come back to the table now so that we can let our schools and communities know what their budgets will look like by the start of their fiscal years.
State Budget Deadline: The Clock is Ticking - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
Michiganders deserve leadership, not a House speaker who treats the state budget process like a political game. Republican House Speaker Matt Hall declared more than a month before the July 1 deadline...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I got the chance to visit with fourth graders from Steele Elementary in my district today! I hope these young leaders had as much fun learning about state government as I had chatting with them.
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Serving as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee was a tremendous honor for the last two years. Today I'm troubled that the current Chair is threatening to "defund the DNR into oblivion".
The House budget that already passed in March did not provide any funding for the DNR - funds that typically go to protecting the Great Lakes, managing Michigan wildlife and fisheries, fighting against invasive species and keeping our parks open.
My colleague objects to the bipartisan Senate budget raising hunting and fishing fees and creating a mandatory recreation passport for all vehicles - while reducing the cost of the rec passport to only $10.
The fact is, park useage skyrocketed during Covid and never went down. Attendance increased from 28 to 35 annual visitors. That's an amazing thing - Michigan families are getting outside and enjoying the benefits of our incredible natural resources. But it's put undue stress on park infrustructure.
Working between the two chambers to reach a compromise is something we've always managed to do before, but the House continues to show no interest in working out solutions together.
One thing I know - no Michigander wants to see their state parks close because we defunded the DNR.
Reps. Borton, Martin: Senate DNR budget is dead on arrival in House - MI House Republicans
gophouse.org
“The Senate DNR budget is bipartisan; whoop-de-doo,” Borton said. “Don’t think that just because a Republican put their name on this that I won’t still defund the DNR into oblivion. This isn...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I am so thankful that the Senate passed the Justice for Survivors package through with bipartisan support. Survivors have been calling on us to give them a fair chance to seek justice for decades and for too long. It's time we finally pass these bills.
I am hopeful that the House will move these bills through swiftly and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it done.
Brixie Applauds Passing of Senate Version of Justice for Survivors - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2025 — The Senate passed Senate Bills 257-261 today with bipartisan support. These bills are similar to House Bills 4482-87 of 2023, state Rep. Julie Brixie’s (D-Meridian0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Top - celebrating National Police Week in Leslie on Monday, May 12th.
Bottom - Visiting the Stockbridge police department to discuss some technology needs that require legislative funding with my colleague Rep. Jennifer Conlin.
I'm thankful for our first responders who keep our schools and communities safe.
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I'm a nerd, so I always enjoy the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, but today's was less joyful than previous years.
We ended 2024 with a budget surplus in Michigan but Trump's trade wars and tariffs have stymied our economic growth and caused some forecasters to specualte that we'll lose 13,000 jobs in coming years due to tariffs on new cars and auto parts.
The key word of the day was uncertainty - we don't know exactly what to expect with federal policies and that makes it difficult to measure the outcome. Some of my colleagues are calling for an additional CREC in September so that we have a clearer picture.
For the first time in years, Michigan has less revenue than projected in January. To be clear - we can still invest in a budget that supports services that builds Michigan up, rather than making drastic cuts. Michiganders are going to need our help while coping with today's economic uncertainty.
Tariffs to cost Michigan 13,000 jobs in coming years, UM economists predict
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Experts from the University of Michigan said tariffs will begin causing a drag on the economy this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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We're just one week away from my upcoming coffee hour!
Last night, after Republicans failed to find enough support among their own membership to support their drastic cuts to Higher Education funding, they quickly produced another plan that will still cut millions from our public universities, including $56.6 million from Michigan State University.
I'll be chatting about their education proposals and more at my community coffee hour on Friday, June 20th from 8:30-10am.
If you can't make, I'm also having a virtual happy hour on Monday, June 30th from 6-7pm. Please email my office at JulieBrixie@house.mi.gov to receive the link for that.
Talk to you soon! ... See MoreSee Less
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yesterday, House Republicans unveiled a School Aid budget that cuts over 2 billion in school funding, kills the free breakfast and lunch program, and decimates funding for programs aimed at school safety, mental health and transit to and from school.
Republicans are boasting that their plan increases per-pupil funding, but that's nothing more than a mirage meant to distract from the reality that these dramatic cuts to crucial school programs must now come directly out of teacher's classrooms.
One thing their budget does increase is funding for cyber schools. Despite having lower building and transportation costs, they will receive the same foundation allowance as brick-and-mortar schools.
Every Democrat and 2 Republicans voted against this proposal, but it passed the House last night just hours after we got to see it for the first time.
Tonight, the House is expected to vote on the equally concerning Higher Education budget. Their current proposal eliminates over 90% of funding for the University of Michigan and over 70% for Michigan State University. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House passes education budget plan
www.wemu.org
An education budget plan passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. It would give schools around $2400 more per student than under the current budget. Colin Jackson has more.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bipartisanship at the top of the Mackinac Bridge! I'm very thankful to Rep. Fairbairn and the Mackinac Bridge Authority members, including Chair Gleason and Director Nowack, for the opportunity.
I recently cosponsored my colleague Rep. Prestin's bill to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility", which makes it a felony to intentionally and without permission enter the nonpublic premises of the property. This helps prevents tresspassers and keep every traveler using the bridge safe. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Republican Speaker has made it clear that he has no intention of passing a budget by the deadline of July 1st. Years ago, he voted for that deadline himself because it was the fiscally responsible thing to do for schools and local governments.
Schools can't possibly prepare their September curriculum if they have no idea what their funding will look like.
That's especially true when the only plan Republicans have put forward is a proposal that cuts 92% of state funding and would reduce school aid by billions and require layoffs of existing teachers and support staff.
We're putting pressure on the Speaker - come back to the table now so that we can let our schools and communities know what their budgets will look like by the start of their fiscal years. ... See MoreSee Less
State Budget Deadline: The Clock is Ticking - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
Michiganders deserve leadership, not a House speaker who treats the state budget process like a political game. Republican House Speaker Matt Hall declared more than a month before the July 1 deadline...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I got the chance to visit with fourth graders from Steele Elementary in my district today! I hope these young leaders had as much fun learning about state government as I had chatting with them. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Serving as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee was a tremendous honor for the last two years. Today I'm troubled that the current Chair is threatening to "defund the DNR into oblivion".
The House budget that already passed in March did not provide any funding for the DNR - funds that typically go to protecting the Great Lakes, managing Michigan wildlife and fisheries, fighting against invasive species and keeping our parks open.
My colleague objects to the bipartisan Senate budget raising hunting and fishing fees and creating a mandatory recreation passport for all vehicles - while reducing the cost of the rec passport to only $10.
The fact is, park useage skyrocketed during Covid and never went down. Attendance increased from 28 to 35 annual visitors. That's an amazing thing - Michigan families are getting outside and enjoying the benefits of our incredible natural resources. But it's put undue stress on park infrustructure.
Working between the two chambers to reach a compromise is something we've always managed to do before, but the House continues to show no interest in working out solutions together.
One thing I know - no Michigander wants to see their state parks close because we defunded the DNR. ... See MoreSee Less
Reps. Borton, Martin: Senate DNR budget is dead on arrival in House - MI House Republicans
gophouse.org
“The Senate DNR budget is bipartisan; whoop-de-doo,” Borton said. “Don’t think that just because a Republican put their name on this that I won’t still defund the DNR into oblivion. This isn...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I am so thankful that the Senate passed the Justice for Survivors package through with bipartisan support. Survivors have been calling on us to give them a fair chance to seek justice for decades and for too long. It's time we finally pass these bills.
I am hopeful that the House will move these bills through swiftly and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it done. ... See MoreSee Less
Brixie Applauds Passing of Senate Version of Justice for Survivors - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2025 — The Senate passed Senate Bills 257-261 today with bipartisan support. These bills are similar to House Bills 4482-87 of 2023, state Rep. Julie Brixie’s (D-Meridian0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Top - celebrating National Police Week in Leslie on Monday, May 12th.
Bottom - Visiting the Stockbridge police department to discuss some technology needs that require legislative funding with my colleague Rep. Jennifer Conlin.
I'm thankful for our first responders who keep our schools and communities safe. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm a nerd, so I always enjoy the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, but today's was less joyful than previous years.
We ended 2024 with a budget surplus in Michigan but Trump's trade wars and tariffs have stymied our economic growth and caused some forecasters to specualte that we'll lose 13,000 jobs in coming years due to tariffs on new cars and auto parts.
The key word of the day was uncertainty - we don't know exactly what to expect with federal policies and that makes it difficult to measure the outcome. Some of my colleagues are calling for an additional CREC in September so that we have a clearer picture.
For the first time in years, Michigan has less revenue than projected in January. To be clear - we can still invest in a budget that supports services that builds Michigan up, rather than making drastic cuts. Michiganders are going to need our help while coping with today's economic uncertainty. ... See MoreSee Less
Tariffs to cost Michigan 13,000 jobs in coming years, UM economists predict
www.detroitnews.com
Experts from the University of Michigan said tariffs will begin causing a drag on the economy this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook